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Cats to work off fluid panel in League
KILKENNY will swing into the new Allianz National Hurling League with a fluid squad; the make-up of the League is not for discussion now and there will be no Henry Shefflin until the summer.
New club joins county ranks
THE success of last year’s Gaelic for Girls programme in Graignamanagh and the primary schools league has borne fruit with a new girls’ Gaelic football club in South Kilkenny.
Tyrrell itching to get back into action
HE MAY have 11 tough, demanding, high pressure and successful inter-county seasons behind him already, but Jackie Tyrrell can’t wait for the 2012 campaign to begin, writes John Knox.
Moved by the sight of poverty, gems to raise funds for charity
The speaker is James Stephens clubman, Liam Mullen, in the aftermath of his eleventh trip to the African Township where 120 new houses were handed over, courtesy of the Mellon Trust.
More departures and a few more surprises
The late John B. Keane wrote a poignant play incorporating a heart-breaking song about young Irish men heading abroad to seek their fortune, with a heavy heart knowing they would, most likely, never return to their native country.
The hurling highs consign the recession to the ha’penny place
SUCCESS and the enjoyment harvested through it on the hurling fields of Ireland have made Ballyragget people almost recession proof, and they barely know it is winter, writes John Knox.
The Kavanagh file
MICHAEL Kavanagh made 48 senior hurling championship appearances for Kilkenny. He made his debut against Dublin in 1998. He scored one point in the championship.
Tense finish, but Pat’s are the worthy champs
It was close, desperately close, but St Patrick’s (Ballyragget) were deserving winners of the All-Ireland junior club hurling final in Croke Park on Saturday.
A good showing, great win, but St Pat’s have done better
ST PATRICK’S turned in a hurling show that was full of passion, style and guts in the All-Ireland club junior hurling final, but it wasn’t their best performance ever.
Victory was reward for all the those who worked in the background
ST PATRICK’S (Ballyragget) coach, Matt Ruth, had been through the All-Ireland hurling final experience before, but he admitted that winning with his club was much more emotional than anything he had known.
Coaches get chance to learn football Fundamentals
TRAINERS and mentors interested in learning more about Ladies Gaelic football have the chance to add more elements to their game at a special coaching course.
Tyrrell captain as 13 Cats get Leinster call-up
THIRTEEN could be a lucky number for Kilkenny after all.
Training night for club officers
As part of the continuing implementation of its Strategic Vision and Action Plan, Kilkenny County Board is holding a club officer training and support evening on Monday (7.45pm) in Hotel Kilkenny.
Talent drain continues as Dalton opts out of Kilkenny panel
The talent drain from the Kilkenny senior hurling squad continued today with the news that defender, John Dalton, has opted out of the panel, writes John Knox.
Loyal Paddy steps down
Young Irelands (Gowran) GAA club lost the services of a loyal and faithful clubman when they held their annual meeting. Paddy Treacy retired as treasurer after serving 15 years in the job. He was praised for his efforts and thanked for his grerat service.
Teachers are chasing a hurling All-Ireland on the home front
KILKENNY hurling teams will be chasing All-Ireland titles on two fronts on Saturday. St Patrick’s (Ballyragget) will be in Croke Park where they will take on Charlevilla (Cork) in the national junior club decider, while in Larchfield (2pm) the Kilkenny Second Level Teachers team will tackle champions, Medtronic (Galway) in the All-Ireland inter-firms senior final.
Now Kavanagh calls it a day
Another member of the exclusive ‘Kilkenny 8 club’ has called it a day with the announcement that Michael Kavanagh has ended what has been a glittering inter-county hurling career, writes John Knox.
Purcell’s late goal nails Abbey
abbey Community School (Ferrybank) promised a lot during a determined opening half, but they failed to deliver afterwards and St Fergal’s (Rathdowney) were good value in the end for what was their sixth win in the Leinster vocational schools junior hurling final in Thomastown.
New clubs to join county’s success story
THE SUCCESS story that is Ladies Gaelic football in Kilkenny looks set to continue with the formation of some new clubs in the county.
New year - same old story with footballers
Wicklow began their post Mick O’Dwyer competitive era in Freshford on Sunday in the National Football League and new manager Harry Murphy and his players will surely realise that things are going to get a lot more competitive from now on.
Lack of discipline has to be punished!
Headline-grabbing stories of team and player ill-discipline has done the GAA no favours in recent weeks. The recent junior club football semi-final in Portlaoise created enough news to keep the print, TV and radio media active for weeks.
St Pat’s have the class to win, but they must perform
Many clubs dream of county championship success, but thanks to the GAA club championships they can now also dream of All-Ireland glory. Kilkenny clubs have enjoyed wonderful occasions in Croke Park since the start of the club championships.
Semi scare steels St Patrick’s for All-Ireland final assault
THE scare Kilkenny and Leinster champions, St Patrick’s (Ballyragget) received in the semi-final could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for Saturday’s All-Ireland club junior hurling final in Croke Park.
Nickey Brennan: Thanks for the memories Eddie and P.J.
The recent retirements of Eddie Brennan and P.J. Ryan were not particularly surprising, but their departure sees two wonderful servants of Kilkenny hurling depart a stage that they have graced for many years.
Clifford wins Defence Forces crown
Eddie Clifford of James Stephens barracks, Kilkenny and St Canice’s handball club won the Irish Defence Forces junior title which was played in Pearse Stadium, Galway. There was a great weekend of handball with over 20 participants.
Next generation boys show a touch of class
The front line troops were working elsewhere, but part of the next generation of Kilkenny hurlers were handed auditions in this new season opener at Freshford and some of them were singing in the rain as they left the venue.
Nickey Brennan: Maybe referee Rolland’s approach might be worth following
RECENTLY I perused the RTE Aertel service (out of curiosity) to check if the results of the All-Ireland intermediate and junior hurling semi-finals were listed. I already knew the outcome of both.
Kilkenny pair on Fitzgibbon Team of Century
TWO Kilkenny hurlers have been named on the Fitzgibbon Cup Team of the Century.
Girls back in training for Leinster championships
WITH the Kilkenny under-14 girls making good preparations for their Leinster football championship, the under-16 squad training got underway last week. Training continues this weekend, with clubs asked to ensure that all eligible players attend.
Nickey Brennan on the big debate: Can the mess of paying managers be cleaned up?
The publication of the discussion paper dealing with the GAA’s Amateur Status and Payments to Team Managers has, as expected, generated lots of interest. It seems that everyone has an opinion, but getting a consensus on the best approach may not be easy.
St Pat’s know they will have to do better in the final
Despite the huge excitement at reaching an All-Ireland final, perhaps some St Patrick’s (Ballyragget) supporters left McDonagh Park, Nenagh on Sunday a little concerned that their side had not delivered a more comprehensive result against Ballygar, Galway in the junior club hurling semi-final.
Ballygar scare is just what the Pat’s needed
THE tough battle and near miss St Patrick’s (Ballyragget) experienced against Ballygar (Galway) in Sunday’s All-Ireland club junior hurling semi-final was just what the doctor ordered.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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